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AECOM announces new federal construction division
Vern Kuehn, a former Kiewit executive, will lead the engineering and construction giant's new business unit.
By Kim Slowey • April 17, 2017 -
GA offers $3M contractor bonus for early delivery of I-85 replacement
A week after the Interstate 85 collapse, transportation officials announced their plans to fast-track the repair schedule to 10 weeks.
By Kim Slowey • April 17, 2017 -
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Related Group cancels Miami luxury condo project
The developer's decision to axe the Auberge Residences is another sign that the area's luxury condo market could be slowing down.
By Kim Slowey • April 17, 2017 -
Skanska to begin construction on $151M Houston mixed-use tower
Bank of America will anchor the 35-story, Gensler-designed project, which is the first building in Houston to earn LEED v4 Platinum pre-certification.
By Kim Slowey • April 17, 2017 -
Century Communities, UCP to merge in $336M deal
Expect growth in homebuilding M&A activity this year as builders seek to tap new market segments, such as entry-level, and their access to capital improves.
By Katy Tomasulo • April 13, 2017 -
Down payments still a barrier for renters looking to own
As home prices rise, lenders are responding to many renters’ inability to put the conventional 20% down with loan products that let them pay less up front.
By Mary Tyler March • April 13, 2017 -
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How colleges, companies can work together to develop future construction leaders
A combination of classroom experience and practical input from professionals can prepare students for a successful career and offer firms access to top talent.
By Kim Slowey • April 13, 2017 -
Deep Dive
A walk through Autodesk's Pier 9 digifab lab in San Francisco
The software juggernaut is testing the future of digital fabrication technology on a rehabbed pier in the city's Embarcadero district, with more such facilities to come.
By Hallie Busta • April 12, 2017 -
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How construction firms are integrating new technology into their workflows
Successful companies have both formal and informal processes in place to get employees involved with identifying innovations that could transform the job site.
By Jean Thilmany • April 12, 2017 -
Australian builder makes Tesla Powerwall a standard feature
The electric car maker shows no sign of stopping when it comes to renewable energy innovation, with plans to take orders for its new solar panels this month.
By Jean Thilmany • April 12, 2017 -
Hotel phase of $1.5B mixed-use Frisco Station project in TX kicks off
When complete, the complex will include 650 hotel rooms, 2,400 homes, a 40-acre medical complex and 300,000 square feet of retail, dining and entertainment space.
By Kim Slowey • April 12, 2017 -
Home-improvement pros wary of labor market, optimistic about demand
More than half of remodelers and specialty trade contractors said finding skilled labor is a challenge, according to the new HomeAdvisor Farnsworth Index.
By Mary Tyler March • April 12, 2017 -
Developer's plans for 60-story, mixed-use Chicago tower denied
A city alderman, who said he would not support the high-density project, suggested that Symmetry Development and SOM come up with a single-use alternative.
By Kim Slowey • April 11, 2017 -
CA developer to turn shipping containers into veterans' housing
Community Development Partners' $21 million Rocky Hill Veterans Housing facility, in Vacaville, CA, will be designed to LEED Gold standards.
By Mary Tyler March • April 11, 2017 -
UPDATE: Tesla shares new details about its rooftop solar panel system
The announcement comes as more homeowners and builders turn to photovoltaic systems to power residential units.
By Mary Tyler March • April 10, 2017 -
Crews top off San Francisco's $1B Salesforce Tower — the tallest building west of Chicago
The project, managed by Clark Construction, will be the most expensive building in the city and is aiming for LEED Platinum certification.
By Kim Slowey • April 10, 2017 -
Deep Dive
The 50 States of Construction: Why FL companies are keeping a sunny market outlook
Coastal Construction Vice Chairman Dan Whiteman discusses the regulatory and economic factors at play in the state's strong rebound after the recession.
By Emily Peiffer • April 10, 2017 -
Cities in the Midwest, TX a draw for first-time homebuyers
Stable economies with a low cost of living, access to affordable housing and high loan funding rates scored well for this price-sensitive group.
By Mary Tyler March • April 10, 2017 -
San Diego Navy buildings demolished to make room for $1.3B mixed-use development
The 3-million-square-foot Manchester Pacific Gateway project will include office towers, hotels, retail space, a museum and a new Navy headquarters.
By Kim Slowey • April 7, 2017 -
Another luxury apartment high-rise to break ground in Chicago
The news of the tower's construction kickoff comes amid speculation that the city's rental market may be slowing down.
By Katy Tomasulo • April 7, 2017 -
Miami condo tower bags $236M construction loan
Amenities will include a rooftop pool, spa and fitness center, as well as a cigar and billiards room. Meanwhile, the city's luxury multifamily market nears saturation.
By Katy Tomasulo • April 7, 2017 -
AGC study identifies key safety stats, offers steps to avoid job site incidents
The findings of the study, in collaboration with the Myers-Lawson School of Construction at Virginia Tech, confirm and contradict longstanding safety beliefs.
By Kim Slowey • April 6, 2017 -
San Diego officials vote to replace shuttered theater with $125M mixed-use tower
City representatives and other downtown businesses see the 40-story Overture project as a way to revitalize the area.
By Kim Slowey • April 6, 2017 -
Kansas City, MO developer plans student microhousing project
UC-B Properties said the small units will be attractive to renters who desire an urban lifestyle but don’t want or need excess space.
By Katy Tomasulo • April 6, 2017 -
Tishman Speyer reveals plans for $500M Brooklyn, NY office project
The 10-story Wheeler development, which will sit above a Macy's department store, is part of a wave of office construction underway in the neighborhood.
By Kim Slowey • April 6, 2017
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